Climbing 70 flights of stairs makes me want to die. Help?

ObsessedMonster

Today, I walked 70 flights of stairs at home and the aftermath is not pleasant. I feel a little dizzy, lightheaded and extremely tired 2 hours after doing it. It happens every time I do it. But an hour on the elliptical or treadmill (even on high incline) does not give me these effects. Does anyone have any idea why this happens? Is it something I should worry about? Thanks to anyone who answers/

JoRocka

it gets better- sort of.
I do stairmaster for cardio for cutting- and it kicks my butt- no matter how amazing I think I am - stair master kicks my butt- always.

All the time.

I'm convinced if they had these for torture things like bamboo and water boarding would have never existed- they are awful. Seriously- okay- all kidding aside.

it gets better- but it is a particular awful brand of cardio training or fitness. But with all things- it gets better with time.

ChancyW

Stairs will do it!

I agree with Jorocka that it will get better with time.

Have you thought about trying hiking poles? They have them decently priced at sports stores. When I lived in Colorado many people used those. It will help you keep your balance also.

Keep at it. :-)